This is the clinic Seysses (Haute-Garonne) who gave the alert. The staff of this health clinic was contacted this Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the start of the afternoon, by a man in his sixties living in Plaisance-du-Touch, near Toulouse.

under the influence of alcohol

Under the influence of alcohol, the man explained to caregivers that he had recently argued with his wife and that he took refuge alone at home, with weapons.

Immediately notified by the clinic, the gendarmes went to the scene, in a column of assault. They set up a security perimeter around the home of the forced and ordered the neighborhood not to leave their homes.

Weapons found in his home

Gendarmes from Plaisance-du-Touch, Léguevin, Cugnauxthe canine team of Colomiers, but also reservists were present on the spot. A little over twenty soldiers were thus mobilized for a good part of the afternoon.

Finally, the negotiators managed to make the individual listen to reason, who surrendered shortly before 5 p.m. During the search carried out at his home, the gendarmes were able to confirm that he was indeed alone at home and that he really was in possession of weapons.

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